Air Force needs volunteers for extended deployments Published Dec. 15, 2005 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- As the Air Force accepts new roles in the global war on terrorism, the need grows for hundreds of Airmen to volunteer for one-year extended deployments to fill critical positions. Officer and enlisted Airmen in almost every major career field are needed for U.S. Central Command joint task force positions with report dates throughout calendar year 2006. Officers should contact their assignment teams for a list of extended deployment opportunities and to indicate their interest and availability. Enlisted members can view a list of opportunities and volunteer via the Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing Plus. The Air Force Personnel Center will consider backfills for personnel selected for extended deployments on a case-by-case basis. Airmen who volunteer may request a follow-on assignment or elect to remain at their home station after the extended temporary duty assignment if manning permits. Should the Air Force not receive enough volunteers, center officials will identify the most eligible non-volunteers. Selected Airmen may extend their current enlistment or re-enlist to obtain sufficient retainability to complete the temporary duty assignment. Airmen without the required retainability or an active duty service commitment who decline the TDY must separate or retire under the current Air Force policy. For more details, and a list of frequently asked questions, log on to the personnel center Web site at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afas/extendedTDYs/extendedtdy.htm or call DSN 665-4273. (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center News Service)